What to Expect

Are you passionate about sustainable transportation and innovative engineering solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment? Look no further, because Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. As a leader in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is dedicated to revolutionizing transportation and reducing our carbon footprint. We are seeking a driven and experienced individual to help us achieve our mission. If you are a self-motivated problem solver with a strong background in civil engineering, we want to hear from you.

This Senior Civil Engineer/Designer role will support design development of civil engineering designs for the Lithium Refinery located in greater Corpus Christi of Texas by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

What You’ll Do
Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports, and calculations
Develop and/or improve in-house standards, specifications, and templates
Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permits and provide technical support to other teams within the company
Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and government officials to obtain necessary permits and approvals
Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of work from third-party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling
Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering firms and integrate vendor information from subcontractors into the design solution
Participate in project design/model and constructability reviews and attend site visits and coordination meetings
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and budget
Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product and independently plan, budget, and schedule deliverables and model reviews within the discipline
Work closely with other technical disciplines, operations, and construction to provide the most cost-effective solutions
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Civil engineering/Site Development, with a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale projects
Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit and as well as hydrology/stormwater management software for civil design
Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities including stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), wastewater and process water management
Familiar with the provisions of AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, TCEQ and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques
Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design
Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of high complexity
Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications
Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
Ability to resolve design issues and clear communication with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the sub-contractors

Robstown, Texas

Full time